CHAPTER 6
MARY
The next morning, after Britney’s funeral, and a detour to Japan Town, Mary strode into Diaz Security headquarters. Hector’s private security firm was on the outskirts of town. It basically was a big square building at the end of a dirt road. Behind it, lots and lots of acres of green.
She got a few curious looks when she entered the building, holding up two bags.
“Can I help you?” A cute-looking pixie girl looked at her from behind the reception desk.
“Hi, I’m Mary. I’m here to see Hector.”
The girl’s eye widened. “Ah, so you’re Mary. The Mary? The Mary I sent all those files to yesterday.”
A blush crept up her cheeks. “Yep, that’s me. ‘How to Tinder a ring on my finger in a few days’ Mary.”
A chuckle followed. “I’m Jessica, but everyone calls me Jess. I’m the offic
